CEOs Grapple with Uncertainty: AI Disappointment, Trump Tariffs Loom, Says PwC Chief

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CEOs Grapple with Uncertainty: AI Disappointment, Trump Tariffs Loom, Says PwC Chief
- •Nearly seven in ten global CEOs are uncertain about future steps, facing muted AI returns and Trump's tariff threats.
- •PwC Global Chairman Mohamed Kande highlighted geopolitical developments and technology adoption challenges at Davos.
- •PwC's 29th Global CEO Survey reveals only 30% of CEOs are confident about 12-month revenue growth, a five-year low.
- •Companies are rethinking product strategies to be more tariff-efficient due to potential actions by Donald Trump.
- •India shows resilience, becoming the second most preferred investment destination globally, up from fifth last year.
Why It Matters: Global CEOs face unprecedented uncertainty due to disappointing AI returns and looming Trump tariffs, impacting growth confidence.
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